THE garden at the war memorial in the East Cleveland village of Easington has new fencing and gates - thanks to Redcar and Cleveland Council’s Kilton Area Committee.

The £550 funding has financed the replacement of old wooden fencing by ornamental wrought-iron fencing to the delight of villagers after a plea from ward councillor Mary Lanigan, cabinet member for highways, transportation and planning.

She said: “It's something the village has needed for some considerable time and I'm very pleased with the work.”

Area committee chairman Councillor Eric Jackson said: “These are the sort of projects that our area committees can organise and I think it's an excellent job.